How to travel from Palermo to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Marsala is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Palermo to Marsala by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train

Take the train to Piraineto and then to Marsala.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Marsala.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Marsala by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Palermo and Marsala is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Palermo and Marsala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Marsala is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Marsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Marsala. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Marsala. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Palermo and Marsala. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Palermo and Marsala with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 55m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Palermo and Marsala. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Palermo and Marsala. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Marsala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Palermo to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Marsala

Transport options from Palermo to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 55m
€12($12)
every 2 hours155km (96 miles)
Train
3hrs
€15($15)
twice daily157km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€18($18)
on demand120km (75 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala